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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.72, 59.58 and 35.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.72, 59.58 and 35.44 is: 53.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.72 : 59.58 = 35.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.72/59.58 = 35.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.72x = 59.58 × 35.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.72x = 2,111.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,111.52/39.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.16

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